Garcia to tour state veteran, homeless facilities

Joe Garcia, Colorado’s charismatic Democratic lieutenant governor, a man who can pull off black cowboy boots and matching scarf, announced a coming tour of veteran and homeless services centers in “several Western Slope and Eastern Plains communities” that happen to be located predominantly in Republican Congressman Scott Tipton’s expansive and swing-ish district.

Garcia’s name has been floated for the past year as a lead likely candidate to take on Tipton.

Two weeks ago, the Colorado Independent asked Garcia point-blank: “Will you run for the CD 3 seat in 2014?”

His eyes widened. His eyebrows shot up. He laughed. “Who are you, again?” he asked.

And then: “Well it’s a big, diverse district and it’ll certainly be a challenge for whoever runs to represent it.”

It’s an answer that wasn’t answer. In other words, he’s ready to run for Congress.

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The Colorado Independent's award-winning team of veteran investigative and explanatory reporters and news columnists aims to amplify the voices of Coloradans whose stories are unheard, shine light on the relationships between people, power and policy, and hold public officials to account. We strive to report the news with context, social conscience, and soul, and to give Coloradans the insight they need to promote conversation, understanding and progress in this square, swing state we call home.